port canaveral

Port Canaveral to Expand Parking

August 26, 2023 – Port Canaveral, just to the south of Titusville, is the busiest cruise port in the world, with almost 6 million passengers in the last fiscal year. It’s an impressive statistic and a huge logistical challenge for the Port Authority, smoothly moving all these passengers to their adventures. The port is working… [Continue Reading]

Port Canaveral Voted Best US Homeport for 3rd Year in a Row

Port Canaveral was voted Best US Cruise Homeport for the third consecutive year in Cruise Hive's annual Cruise Ship Awards. February 24, 2023 - The Cruise Hive Cruise Ship Awards are an annual event recognizing the best in the industry, as voted on by Cruise Hive readers. One of the most closely contested categories is... [Continue Reading]

Aquarium at Port Canaveral Moves Ahead

September 30, 2021 – The people behind the award-winning Brevard Zoo in Viera have a vision for a major aquarium at Port Canaveral, and recently port commissioners approved a development agreement to move forward on the project. The 14-acre site will be just off A1A on the Banana River side of the port, creating a... [Continue Reading]

$72 million in COVID-related financial relief for Port Canaveral

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (July 29, 2021) – Governor Ron DeSantis and Florida Department of Transportation Secretary Kevin Thibault today announced allocation plans for the $250 million in COVID-related financial relief for Florida’s seaports, spreading economic relief across the state’s 15 seaports. “This much needed financial infusion will help ensure Florida’s ports continue to deliver necessities to businesses... [Continue Reading]

Port Canaveral Celebrates Mardi Gras

June 4, 2021 - In normal times, Port Canaveral is a busy destination for cruise travelers. With the arrival of Carnival Cruise Line’s Mardi Gras on Friday, June 4, the industry is preparing to get back to business. The largest ship in Carnival's roster, the Mardi Gras weighs in at 180,800 tons, is 1,130 feet... [Continue Reading]

At Port Canaveral, Great Adventures Are Yours

Cruise the seas, enjoy the Victory. Port Canaveral on Florida’s Space Coast is a must stop when you visit here. Favorite activities include seeing the fishing boats go out (and come back in to unload catch), watching the birds eyeing dinner, and learning more about how fresh-caught seafood is handled and packaged for sale at... [Continue Reading]

Canaveral Port Authority to Waive Fee for Companies Seeking to Operate in FTZ #136

Port Canaveral, FL – The Canaveral Port Authority announced it is waiving the standard application fee for businesses located in Brevard County seeking to establish a designated usage driven site within Port Canaveral’s Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) #136. The fee waiver is effective immediately and will be available to applicants through December 31, 2021. Port… [Continue Reading]